Russell Tovey
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Russell George Tovey (born 14 November 1981) is an English actor with numerous television, film and stage credits. Tovey is best known for playing the role of a werewolf, George Sands in the BBC's supernatural drama Being Human. His other notable roles include Rudge in both the stage and film version of The History Boys, Steve in the BBC Three sitcom Him & Her, Kevin Matheson in the HBO original series Looking and as Henry Knight on BBC TV series Sherlock.
Known for
Credits
Love Again (2023)
as Billy Brooks
Pride (2014)
as Tim
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
as Delivery Man
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012)
as The Albino Pirate (voice)
The Good Liar (2019)
as Steven
Plainclothes (2025)
as Andrew
Stick Man (2015)
as Dog (voice)
The Lady in the Van (2015)
as Young Man with Earring
Effie Gray (2014)
as George
Deep Dive (2026)
as Self
Looking: The Movie (2016)
as Kevin Matheson
The History Boys (2006)
as Rudge
Grabbers (2012)
as Dr. Adam Smith
Freedom Fighters: The Ray (2018)
as Ray Terrill / The Ray (voice)
Mindhorn (2016)
as Paul Melly
Blackwood (2014)
as Jack
My Family and Other Animals (2005)
as Leslie Durrell
Tower Block (2012)
as Paul
Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned (2007)
as Midshipman Alonso Frame
Wayfinder (2022)
as Russell
The Hippopotamus (2017)
as Rupert Keynes
The Pass (2016)
as Jason
The Emperor's New Clothes (2001)
as Recruit
Allelujah (2023)
as Colin Colman
Huge (2010)
as Carl
No Masks (2020)
Actor
White Widow (2023)
as Charlie
Red Top (2016)
as Andy Coulson
The Picture of Dorian Gray (2021)
as Basil Hallward
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches (2017)
as Joseph Pitt/Prior 1/The Eskimo
The Sea (2019)
as David
In Passing (2009)
as Henry Travers
National Theatre Live: Constellations (2021)
as Roland
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika (2017)
as Joseph Pitt/Mormon Centre Father/The Angel Europa
It's Me (2020)
as Joe
Walking the Dogs (2012)
as Footman
The Red Peppers (2001)
as Alf
The Ballad of Russell & Julie (2011)
as Midshipman Frame (archive footage)
Is This a Joke? (2011)
as Tim
Hymn of Hate (2018)
as Sergeant George May
Roar (2009)
as Tom
Mike the Knight: Journey to Dragon Mountain (2014)
as Squirt (Voice)
When the Wolves Came (—)
as Sebastian
Wild Bird (—)
as Alexander McQueen
Real Love (Yes, It's Real Love!) (—)
as Mick
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide (2013)
as Narrator (voice)
I Am the Prize (2026)
Actor
The King is Dead (2013)
as Nicky
Baby Lies Truthfully (2020)
Actor
The Cult of Americana (2025)
Actor
Life is Excellent (2024)
Actor
Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia (2024)
Actor